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Budget 2024: Why is it important for a government to have a budget?

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Economic planning and Management

Efficiently distributes resources across sectors like health, education, defense, and infrastructure. Helps maintain stable and sustainable economic growth.
 

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Fiscal Responsibility

Ensures expenditures are balanced with revenues to prevent excessive debt. Provides a framework for managing fiscal deficits and surpluses.
 

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Policy Implementation

Reflects the government's strategic goals and policy decisions. Allocates funds to various programs and initiatives.
 

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Accountability and Transparency

Promotes accountability & transparency, allowing public and legislative scrutiny. The basis for monitoring the effectiveness of government spending.
 

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Boosting business and trade

The budget provides a roadmap for economic development, enabling business owners to adjust policies and contribute to the country's progress, guiding them toward success.
 

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Reducing economic disparity

The government can address societal inequalities through the budget by introducing policies that promote public and economic welfare for the underprivileged.
 

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India's Budget date 2024

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will table the Union Budget on July 23, becoming the first Finance Minister to deliver seven straight budgets, surpassing Morarji Desai.

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